Arising as a result or consequence of something specific. The word is usually used as a participle in this fixed expression.
example
Die sich aus der neuen Situation ergebenden Probleme müssen wir schnell lösen.
We must quickly solve the problems resulting from the new situation.
Usage tips
Word family
'Ergebend' (resulting) is the present participle of the reflexive verb 'sich ergeben' (to result). In this context, 'sich ergeben' means something like 'to result' or 'to arise from'.
EXAMPLE
Aus dieser Diskussion haben sich neue Ideen ergeben.
New ideas have resulted from this discussion.
Fixed sentence structure
This word is almost always used as part of a fixed construction before a noun: 'die sich aus [etwas] ergebenden [Folgen]' (the [consequences] resulting from [something]). The preposition 'aus' introduces the cause in the dative.
EXAMPLE
Die sich aus dem Test ergebenden Ergebnisse werden morgen präsentiert.
The results arising from the test will be presented tomorrow.
Register: Formal language
The construction with 'sich ergebend aus' (resulting from) is typical of written language, especially in formal, academic, or bureaucratic texts. It is rarely used in spoken language.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht analysiert die sich aus der Marktforschung ergebenden Chancen.
The report analyzes the opportunities resulting from the market research.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
ergebend vs folgend
following
'folgend' and 'ergebend' can both have to do with something that comes after something else. The difference is important: 'folgend' describes an order or sequence, for example the next point, day, or section. 'ergebend' is usually used in the phrase 'sich ergebend aus' (resulting from) and means a consequence or result. The words can be confused because both refer to something that comes afterward. If it is only about the next position in a list, 'folgend' fits. If something arises from a reason or situation, 'sich ergebend aus' fits.
ergebend
Die sich aus dem Fehler ergebenden Kosten muss die Firma selbst tragen.
The company itself must cover the costs resulting from the mistake.
folgend
Für den Kurs lesen wir den folgenden Text.
For the course, we are reading the following text.